Electrical wire and cable imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $242.2 million of electrical wire and cable in 2024 (41.4 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $370.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $242.2M | 41.4K t |
| 2023 | $256.8M | 38.2K t |
| 2022 | $285.4M | 41.5K t |
| 2021 | $295.0M | 52.8K t |
| 2020 | $334.7M | 68.3K t |
| 2019 | $370.7M | 70.5K t |
| 2018 | $195.0M | 40.9K t |
| 2017 | $221.2M | 35.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports electrical wire and cable from
China alone supplied 64% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $155.7M | 64% |
| India | $38.5M | 16% |
| Turkey | $20.0M | 8.3% |
| United States | $4.6M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $2.3M | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 0.9% |
| Bahrain | $2.0M | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $1.5M | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8544
| 8544.49 | Low voltage cable (no connectors) | 45% |
| 8544.42 | Low voltage cable with connectors | 17% |
| 8544.60 | High voltage cable | 16% |
| 8544.70 | Optical fiber cable | 8.2% |
| 8544.19 | Winding wire (non-copper) | 5.6% |
| 8544.20 | Coaxial cable | 4.3% |
| 8544.11 | Copper winding wire | 3% |
| 8544.30 | Vehicle wiring sets | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8544.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.85 per kg, 59% below the world average of $14.30, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electrical wire and cable exports from Nigeria
Exports of electrical wire and cable by Nigeria reached $304 thousand in 2024 (135 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Angola (32%), United Kingdom (16%), Benin (12%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $99K | 32% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 16% |
| Benin | $38K | 12% |
| United States | $28K | 9.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $28K | 9.1% |
| Niger | $22K | 7.3% |
| Togo | $14K | 4.5% |
| South Africa | $9K | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $4K | 1.5% |
| Zambia | $4K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria electrical wire and cable imports (HS 8544): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8544: Insulated wire, cable and other electric conductors, connector fitted or not; optical fibre cables of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical wire and cable imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported electrical wire and cable worth $242.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical wire and cable to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($155.7 million), followed by India (16%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 78 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 638% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical wire and cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.85 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $14.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical wire and cable to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $221.2 million in 2017 to $242.2 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2019 at $370.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $275.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export electrical wire and cable?
Yes. Nigeria exported $304 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, the United Kingdom and Benin. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $241.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical wire and cable?
The HS code for electrical wire and cable is heading 8544. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8544.49 (45% of the value) and 8544.42 (17%).
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